Arctic Mud Volcano Shelters Thriving Deep-Sea Oasis
Scientists found a rare underwater mud volcano in the Arctic formed after the Ice Age, and it's become an unexpected haven for deep-sea life thriving in total darkness.
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Bus-Sized Jellyfish Found Off Argentina in Deep-Sea Discovery
Scientists spotted a rare giant phantom jelly the length of a school bus gliding through Argentine waters 820 feet below the surface. The December expedition also uncovered 28 potential new species and revealed thriving deep-sea ecosystems no one knew existed.